Department of Computer Science Mission

The CS Department seeks to prepare undergraduate and graduate students
for productive careers in industry, academia, and government, by
providing an outstanding environment for teaching and research in
the core and emerging areas of the discipline. The Department places
high priority on establishing and maintaining innovative research
programs that enhance the educational opportunity and encourage
a broad base of extramural support.

BS and BA Program Goals

To prepare future generations of computer professionals for long-term
careers in research, technical development, and applications.
Baccalaureate graduates, ready for immediate employment, are
eminently trainable for most CS positions in government and a
wide range of industries. Outstanding graduates interested in
highly technical careers, research, and/or academia, are fully
prepared to further their education in graduate school.

The primary CS departmental emphasis is on program design, analysis
and implementation, with both a strong theoretical foundation, and a
strong practical component, covering most aspects of computing and
computer communications.

BS and BA computer science degrees are equivalent with a difference
in emphasis. The BA program requires more general education courses
and the BS program requires additional CS courses.